HMS Pinafore
Love isn’t always smooth sailing
Starting Thursday 4 December 2025
All aboard HMS Pinafore for this hilarious revival of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical love triangle, where the comic opera duo navigate the tricky waters of class, rank, patriotism and power, in their signature slapstick style.
Join Captain Corcoran and his daughter Josephine as she faces a battle between duty and love on the high seas. While her father makes plans for her to tie the knot with the suitably ranked First Lord of the Admiralty, Josephine has romantic ideas of her own. And after falling for lowly deckhand Ralph, the loved-up pair make plans to elope. That is, until a surprise revelation rocks the boat.
This laugh-out-loud opera is set aboard the Royal Navy warship HMS Pinafore. And while the ship remains anchored in Portsmouth, it didn’t stop the opera reaching international shores and becoming the first of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operas to find global success. Following its premiere in 2021, this Cal McCrystal production was nominated for an Olivier Award for Set and Costume Design in the Outstanding Achievement in Opera category.
Age Restriction
Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.Run time
2hrs 15minsImportant Notice
No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately. Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.Venue Address
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of HMS Pinafore?
The runtime for HMS Pinafore at London Coliseum is 2hrs 15mins.
What theatre is HMS Pinafore playing at?
HMS Pinafore is playing at London Coliseum, the address is 33 St Martin's Lane, London,WC2N 4ES.
How to get to HMS Pinafore?
The closest tube station to HMS Pinafore is Leicester Square and the closest train station is Charing Cross.
When is HMS Pinafore is playing until?
HMS Pinafore is booking until Saturday 7 February 2026 at the London Coliseum.
What is the age restriction for HMS Pinafore?
For HMS Pinafore the age recommendation is as follow: Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted..
How much does tickets for HMS Pinafore cost?
Tickets for HMS Pinafore start from £14.
Where can I buy tickets for HMS Pinafore?
You can buy tickets for HMS Pinafore on this page, by clicking on the "Find the best seat" button above.